The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1887-01-29
Fashions Latest Edicts.

The agitation which Is going on at pres
ent respecting the wearing of high hats by
ladies, in places Of amusement, will not, we
think, result in the abolition of the custom
of wearing head gear in the theater, but it
will decidedly produce lower crowns on the
bonnets and hats worn.
When the season opened, these natty
little bonnets were worn very generally
with tailor made suits and promenade cos
tunes; but, although they have, N great
measure. disappeared from the streets, CIV
ing way to the capote now so much favored,
they may still be worn in the evening, and
are very appropriate for the occasions
mentioned.
Velvet and plush are the proper mate
rails 10 be chosen for covering such bon
net. The material is put on over the frame
III single piece. For evening wear, a
very good idea is TO cover the frame with
white plush, and then to form very wide
edging around the crown, Of pink or blue
velvet, leaving the round center piece of
white quite small.
Usually, the only trimming used upon
turban is placed upon the front, and the
height which it there produces would
modify, very materially, any advantage
gained by the shape; if, however, only
velvet ribbon be used, disposed in a large
knot Of contrasting colors, fastened upon
the front, the difficulty is not SO great.
Broad velvet ribbon, moreover, is the
proper garniture upon evening bonnets of
all kinds.
What has become of the Audubon So.
ciety? Its members are unusually silent
at present. We suppose they are resting
after their recent struggle with the iniaui-
tous wearer of dead BIRDS" and are re-
joicing over the fact that ribbons have SO
generally usurped the heathepish feather
gaInitures upon street bonnets and other
kinds OF head-gear.
Somehow or other, fur seems to look
peculiarly appropriate these cold days, no
matter where it may be worn, and its adop-
ton for indoor wear seems to be entirely
proper, although it casts reflection upon
the condition OF the furnace. OF course we
are speaking only Of fur trimmings On a
polonaise having a pointed front, fur
bordering starting beneath the drapery at
the back. falling to the point, and rising
again on the opposite side, produces
very pretty effect, and ON other home cos
tunes, where the apron drapery is pointed,
il may be trimmed to advantage with bor-
dering of fox Or beaver.
Fur has been also adopted for the trim
ming OF bonnets, turban shapes being
chosen for such adornment The fur forms
the border surrounding the crown, and the
covering of the frame should consist Of
plush to match.
Partisan evening toilets are very fire.
quently seen in the brightest shades Of red,
which produce some Very startling effects.
Many ladies are, naturally, little timid
about wearing toilets of this kind. and
they cover the flaming hue with tulle or
gauze, when the effect is extremely delicate
and pleasing.
fashionable mourning costume which
Seems to be in the best taste, and neatest
design Of any now worn, has for its main
material Henrietta cloth; the tight fitting
basque Is. however, entirely of Grape,
fastened down the front with lusterless Jet
buttons, and made very plainly. The
skirt and drapery are Of Henrietta
cloth, trimmed with narrow bands of craze
i or the street. this costume is covered by .
long wrap OF India cloth. with black feather
ulnmlng The bonnet is a small capote
shape. bui does not form noticeable feature
of the toilet, because of the long Grape
veil worn. which is at least four feet in
length. Black gloves of uudressed kid
are worn.
Cndressed kid boots are much liked at
presents they fit With greater perfection,
are more comfortable 10 the wearer than
! those Of finished kid. and greatest Of all
advantages they make the feet Of the lady
wearing them look very much smaller than
any other variety of foot-gear. Ladies'
boots are made at present wider than they
were short time ago, and more room is
allowed for the feet.